Articles from the May 1, 2015 edition
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Useful Idiots
There is some debate as to whether Russian Leader Vladimir Lenin actually used the term "useful idiots" to refer to communist sympathizers in the US, but there is no doubt that he said, "Give me just...
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New Puget Island Ferry
Washington State Ferries is well known as the fourth biggest ferry service in the world, but there are several small county-run ferries in the state that provide a vital transportation link and also...
West Coast Ports Join Forces
When the ports of Seattle and Tacoma announced last October that they were forming a strategic alliance under which they planned to unify the management of their marine cargo terminals and related...
Developments in Propulsion Technology
This year has brought with it a host of new regulations the shipping industry must deal with in regards to vessel propulsion and emissions while attempting to operate as efficiently and economically...
Opinion: Inslee Should Mind His Own State
It was disappointing to see a recent letter from Washington State Governor Jay Inslee to Secretary Jewel protesting the federal government’s decision to open portions of the Arctic to oil and gas development and calling for a ban on further lease...
Admiralty in the US Supreme Court, or Not
The US Supreme Court is in the news nearly every day. But not for having decided an admiralty case. Lately, it has been a rare occurrence for that court to decide an admiralty case. There is no...
Above Board
Africa is expected to dominate deepwater capital expenditure growth over the next five-year period. Along with North America and Latin America, the top frontrunners are projected to spend $173 billion, according to energy market analysts Douglas-West...
